SAN FRANCISCO - In sci-fi shows like Westworld and The Expanse, characters use evolved mobile devices with sleek transparent designs that can project holograms or magically morph their interface as needed. Fanciful? Maybe. But smartphones are about to take a leap forward. Today, tech giants are putting the pieces in place for advancements in artificial
GRAND RAPIDS - Woodchuck, a climate impact startup transforming waste to energy with the power of AI, today announced it is developing its first of its kind AI innovation environment & biomass processing facility at their new global headquarters in Grand Rapids. The company partnered with with Beckett Industries, The Right Place, High Alpha Innovation, &
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able to purchase marijuana at dispensaries licensed for medical and recreational sales. As of Friday, 123 dispensaries are dual-use. And more are on the way, although they probably won’t open as swiftly as the first batch. Many in the first batch opened around two
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological University to partner on engineering services at its 500-acre proving ground for advancing safe, sustainable, and secure technologies in Ypsilanti. Michigan Technological University has been selected as the new engineering services provider for the American Center for Mobility (ACM), reinforcing
GERMANY - Hydrogen is trendy and the automotive world is about to be turned upside down. The company responsible for stirring it up is none other than BMW and its confirmation that they will create an electric vehicle with a fuel cell by 2028. The materialization of this project strengthens BMW’s current alliance with Toyota, which is
ITC, a major power company in Michigan, will be conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage transmission structures and power lines using helicopters. Thus, these inspections will take place from September 9th to October 4th, weather permitting. 1. Why Are There Low-Flying Helicopters Near Michigan Power Lines? Eventually, the goal of these patrols is to assess
Used Tesla Model 3 affordable price trends in 2024 are reshaping the electric vehicle market. As the cost of pre-owned Model 3s continues to drop, more buyers are finding these cutting-edge EVs within reach. This change is predicated on a bunch of factors, including increased supply, evolving consumer preferences, and the release of newer Tesla
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on October 3 from 6 to 9 pm to take comment relating to major electric transmission upgrades proposed by Michigan Electric Transmission Co. (METC) (Case No. U-21471). The meeting will be virtual only, with participation available via livestream on Microsoft Teams or
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit after a federal appeals court ruled that the automaker knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with defective transmissions. The lawsuit alleges that GM violated the laws of 26 U.S. states
LANSING —Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22.2 million from the Department of Energy from the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and support from members of the Michigan congressional delegation. The funding will advance the next phase of planning and development of regional supply chains for the production,
